As we await Aliy’s arrival in Nome, we are also awaiting Allen’s premature arrival. He is in route via air as I write this. The flu he has been battling has caused him to withdraw from the race. After seeing medical personnel in Shaktoolik, he was ordered to withdraw and … Read More
News from White Mountain, Shaktoolik and NomeAliy arrived at White Mountain early this morning, in 21st position, after a very good run from Elim. She will depart there at 12:34 PM, after her 8 hour mandatory rest. If all goes well, she will arrive in Nome 10 hours, more or … Read More
A Call from Bridgett We just got a call from Bridgett in Unalakleet. Allen got into the checkpoint at 12:40pm. The dogs look great BUT Allen picked up food poisoning in Galena. He had to stop for an extended stay at Old Woman Cabin half way from Kaltag to Unalakleet. … Read More
A correction for Aliy. She dropped Petunia in Unalakleet and is now down to 11 dogs. She is moving well along the coast. Episode 8 of the Audio Podcast is now up. Aliy discussed the trail from Shaktoolik to White Mountain. Go to: http://www.switchpod.com/p15961.html to listen or download it.
On The Move The whole kennel is on the move today. Aliy is out of Unalakleet after a 5 1/2 hour rest and is on her way down the coast to Shaktoolik. She left with all 12 dogs. Weather is reportedly hovering at 20 degrees above zero with a forecast … Read More
A Call from Allen Allen just called us from the Galena checkpoint. He sounded very upbeat and not at all tired. He says he and the dogs have been getting a lot of rest…too much rest for his competitive nature! Allen said that his dogs have been dealing with a … Read More
The 7th Audio Podcast is out. Listen to Aliy describe the trail from Kaltag to Shaktoolik. http://www.switchpod.com/p15961.html
A Report from DougAliy’s dad, Doug, just called to report from the Ruby checkpoint. He saw Aliy during her 6 hour layover between midnight and 6 AM today. He reported that Aliy looked good and was not allowing the weather to get her down. Her dogs ate well and departed … Read More
Doug in Ruby Yesterday morning Aliy’s Dad, Doug, flew to the Ruby checkpoint, on the Yukon River. His plan was to meet with both Aliy and Allen before flying back to Fairbanks this evening. We received a call from him yesterday saying that the checkpoint was very busy, very warm … Read More
Podcast 6 is up. Listen to Aliy describe the trail from Cripple to Kaltag. http://www.switchpod.com/p15961.html
